The Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for the African Region (BCCC-Africa) invites applications for the positions of Regional Communications Consultant for the project “Circular and POPs-free Plastics in Africa (GEFID11049)”.
Post title: | Regional Communications Consultant |
Project title: | GEFID 11049: Circular and POPs-free Plastics in Africa |
Project Duration: | 5 years |
Date required: | Immediate engagement |
Duty station: | Any one of the project countries: Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe (with possible travels to partner project countries) |
Nature of Engagement: | Part-time |
Background:
The Africa POPs in plastics project aims to reduce the releases of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) from plastic products in the African continent. Three sectors were prioritized in five countries: automotives (Kenya, South Africa), construction (Zimbabwe) and electronics (Nigeria, Uganda). Project interventions intend to reduce the import, production and use of POPs in plastic-containing products, and the generation of uPOPs and greenhouse gases (GHG) in these sectors. The project will work with governments to adopt and enforce upstream policies and financial instruments; with plastic product designers, manufacturers and assemblers to implement circular economy practices and eliminate/replace problematic products with more sustainable alternatives; and with recyclers and collectors to separate hazardous plastics fractions and increase awareness. This is projected to result in multiple global environmental benefits that include the reduction of POPs containing plastics, emission of POPs, and mitigation of carbon dioxide emissions that will lead to reduced human health, environment, and economic impacts.
Organizational Context:
The project is funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It is being implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and executed by BCCC-Africa with the collaboration of national partners in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe. BCCC-Africa is a regional Centre of the Basel Convention, hosted by the government of Nigeria located in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Project Description:
The objective of this project is to reduce the import, production and use of POPs in plastic-containing products and the generation of uPOPs in selected African countries (Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe).
The project consists of the following four components:
Main Duties and Expected Outputs:
Indicative total work period: 6 months
Reporting:
The Regional Communication Expert will report to the Regional Technical Coordinator and the Project Manager.
Qualifications:
Education: Advanced University degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Marketing, Public relations or related discipline, with minimum of five years post-qualification experience. Or, a first degree in the same discipline with ten years’ relevant experience.
Functional Experience/Skills:
Language:
Excellent writing and presentations skills in English language is required. Knowledge of other local languages will be an asset.
Mode of Application:
To apply to this position, please send a cover letter, detailed resume, and scanned copies of credentials (pdf) in English, stating the job title in the subject line, to:
The Executive Director
Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for the African Region
Ibadan, Nigeria
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copy to: Oluseun Badejo, Project Officer (BCCC-Africa) <This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. >
Closing Date for Submission:
Monday 6 January 2025